RN Ralph Parker has joined Olympic Medical Center as the organization’s new chief nursing officer, OMC officials announced last week.

Parker replaces Lorraine Wall, who is retiring in October.

Wall will continue serving as Hospital Chief Operating Officer in her remaining time at OMC.

“We are fortunate to have Ralph join us,” Eric Lewis, chief executive officer said. “He is an excellent fit for OMC, and his experience working in hospitals of varying sizes throughout the country offers informative perspective as we transform our organization and implement our 2019-2022 Strategic Plan.”

Parker will oversee all nursing units, including the intensive care unit/telemetry, medical/surgical/pediatrics, obstetrics, short stay and surgical services. He will also lead the emergency services department, including Trauma Level 3-associated work.

Most recently, Parker was the chief nursing officer of a rural hospital in Rawlins, Wyo. He was also a nurse executive for a time at Wyoming State Hospital, a 104-bed psychiatric facility. He had also served as a nurse executive for more than 11 years in the Banner Health System, where he worked in progressive nurse leadership roles.

“We are also fortunate Lorraine will be with us over the next few months to lead some important improvement projects,” Lewis said. “She has done a tremendous job in her time at Olympic Medical Center.”